Hydro Modernization Engineer
Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Auburn
Posted on: February 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Requisition ID 170227 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job
Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other
Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Auburn Department Overview
PG&E’s Power Generation Department manages and operates the
largest privately-owned hydroelectric system in the nation. These
renewable electric generation resources, located mostly at high
elevation in California mountain ranges including the Sierra Nevada
and southern Cascade mountains include 68 powerhouses, 184 miles of
canals, 41 miles of flumes, 135 miles of tunnels, 19 miles of
penstocks, 99 reservoirs, and 142,000 acres of watershed lands all
covered by 26 operating licenses issued by the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC). Position Summary Develops controls
for routine, complex or highly complex projects, maintenance and
operational support of power generating, water storage, and water
conveyance assets. This work includes RTU, PLC, and HMI development
and programming, field support of maintenance and construction
personnel and commissioning activities, which may include system
documentation and drawing development. Responsibilities may include
an understanding of computer networking and cybersecurity
requirements for the Hydro control systems and to ensure designs
and equipment comply with NERC CIP. This role is hybrid with weekly
office visits expected. PG&E is providing the salary range that
the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position
at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific
to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual
will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to,
specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience,
market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we
estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be
placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision
will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.? A
reasonable salary range is:? California Minimum: $?88,000
California Mid: $110,000 California Maximum: $ 132,000 Job
Responsibilities Ensures compliance to hydro modernization
standards within daily work and project requirements. Review and
provide feedback on designs, design reviews, calculations, perform
calculations and develop engineering, construction and related
documentation. Provide technical support and guidance to
cross-functional teams, including maintenance and operations
personnel, by collaborating on the investigation, troubleshooting,
and resolution of equipment and system issues. Offer subject matter
expertise to ensure effective problem-solving and continuous
improvement across operational processes. Manage routine lifecycle
projects controlling design scope and meeting design schedule.
Perform on-site commissioning and start up activities for assigned
projects. With assistance, program PLCs, RTUs and HMIs for power
generating assets. Develop and execute functional checkout
procedures. Develop control circuit diagrams, schematics, and
documentation. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelors Degree in
Engineering-Electrical or job-related discipline or equivalent
experience Job-related experience, 1 year Desired: Job-related
experience, 5 years EIT-Engineer in Training certification
PE-Professional Engineer license
Keywords: PG&E Corporation, Santa Rosa , Hydro Modernization Engineer, Engineering , Auburn, California
